Be calmed:

So what is mindfulness and how can it help you as a busy mama?

In this session you will learn how to bring mindfulness into your everyday experience, find some calm within family life, and practice a deeper level of self care.

In this session you will learn about reactions to stress and our inbuilt negativity bias. 

We will cover some simple techniques for noticing and managing your stress levels.

In this session you will learn ways to respond rather than react to stressful situations.

We will look at how to be more present in your life, including being more mindful when faced with difficulties.

In this session you will see how habitual patterns of thought and behaviour can sabotage your attempts to live more wholeheartedly.

We will talk about how mindfulness can help rewire your brain to keep a sense of perspective and prevent negative thoughts from taking over.

In this session you will explore mindfulness in relation to others and consider how you typically communicate.

We will continue to uncover habitual patterns and consider ways to stop them from tripping you up.

In this session you will learn how situations are made worse through worry, anxiety and over-thinking, then develop more helpful ways to reframe and respond to them.

We will also try out mindful listening as a skill to take back into your daily interactions with others.

In this session you will feel the powerful effect of self compassion within mindfulness practice. 

We will explore what sustains and what drains you, and look at ways to stop blaming yourself (and others) for things that go wrong.

In this session you will reflect on the course as a whole and what you’ve got out of it.

We will identify sources of support for your mindfulness and practical ways you can continue to implement what you’ve learned in your everyday life.

The online sessions are hosted on a platform called Zoom. Most people find that once they've logged on for the first time it is really easy, and feels a bit like using Face Time but in a group.

Zoom enables us to see and hear each other (although you can be off camera for some parts of the session if you would prefer). We can all interact together, but I use the chat function, whiteboard and pair activities throughout if you find speaking in the larger group intimidating. You can also listen in for parts of the session if you can't respond (this often works well when trying to get children back to sleep!)

When you join I will send you detailed instructions on how to access Zoom. You will need to download an app if you want to join from your phone or tablet, or you can join on your desktop or laptop computer.

In the first session I make sure everyone can connect to Zoom. I also check that you can find the course materials in your member's area. If anyone has any problems, I can follow up with an individual call.

No, this course is designed for complete beginners to mindfulness. You will learn what it really is and how it can benefit you. You will learn a range of practical techniques and be able to download workbooks and guided meditations that you can use once the course has finished.

When you enrol on the course I will contact you privately so I can find out what you want to get out of the course and whether it would be appropriate for you at his time.

This course is aimed at mothers of all kinds (so, for example, biological, adoptive, step-mothers or those in a co-parenting role).

The course is therapeutic but is NOT intended to be therapy. If you are currently experiencing severe mental health issues, or have experienced a recent close bereavement, the course may not be appropriate for you at this time.